Conservator (Various positions)

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Assessment accommodation

Here is a list of the positions we are looking to fill with this hiring process:

→ Paintings conservator
→ Paper conservator
→ Books conservator
→ Photographs conservator

** TELEWORK : Please note that virtual work is not possible as the duties of the position require the employee to be present on site full time. The office is located at Gatineau, QC **

Duties

The Conservator is responsible for the preservation, conservation, and maintenance of Library and Archives Canada’s documentary heritage collection, for the purposes of preservation, client access, digitization and loans and exhibitions.

Work environment

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) preserves the documentary heritage of Canada for present and future generations. It is a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society. LAC facilitates co-operation among Canadian communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion of knowledge. It serves as the continuing memory of the Government of Canada and its institutions.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is anticipatory.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to fill identical or similar positions within Library and Archives Canada using various languages requirements and/or various security requirements and/or various tenures (acting, assignement, deployment, secondment, determinate, indeterminate) and/or various location according to the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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EDUCATION
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ED1: Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in conservation, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE
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EX1: Experience in producing conservation reports or documentation providing physical and technical information regarding conservation.

EX2: Experience using conservation principles, methods, techniques and practices to assess the condition of and conduct conservation treatments on documentary heritage materials in at least one of the following areas: Books; Paper; Photographs; Paintings

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE
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K1: Knowledge of various professional standards (e.g. Canadian Association of Cultural Properties Code of Ethics), in order to effectively conduct the work;
K2: Knowledge of techniques used to assess the condition and conservation needs of documentary heritage materials;
K3: Knowledge of the ethics of conservation with regards to treatment choice and application;
K4: Knowledge of health and safety standards involved in the conduct of conservation treatments.

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ABILITIES
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AB1: Ability to perform work requiring fine motor skills;
AB2: Ability to organize work and set priorities;
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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PERSONNAL SUITABILITIES
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PS1: Thinking things through;
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships;
PS3: Demonstrate initiative and be action-oriented

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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ASSET EDUCATION
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AED1: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in conservation or other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

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ASSET EXPERIENCES
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AEX1: Experience in treatment of materials for the purpose of loans and exhibitions.

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ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Willing and able to work full-time on site in Gatineau;
- Willing and able to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform certain tasks.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ASSESSMENT TOOLS :
- Screening questions;
- Submission of a portfolio;
- Interview will be sought;
- Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. If you do not clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the essential education and experience requirements, your application may be rejected. If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet the asset requirements, you may be eliminated from consideration if assets are used as selection criteria.

All the information and communications collected during the selection process, from the time of application until the end of the process, will be used to assess the candidates.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

The Government Workplace Accessibility Passport allows federal public service employees to document their workplace barriers and accommodation needs. It promotes collaboration between employees and managers to provide the tools, supports and measures they need to succeed in the workplace. LAC is proud to offer the Accessibility Passport to its employees to ensure that they can perform at their best, no matter where their duties are performed.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.